First developed in the mountains of northwestern Bachra, airships are now a relatively common sight in the northern skies.
Utilizing a variety of lift gasses and propulsion, airships can remain aloft almost indefinitely, making long voyages much
more comfortable and quick.
The costs associated with airship construction can be extrapolated from the shipbuilding costs listed in Arrowflight, page 109. Using the basic costs will get you the gondola, or passenger area of the craft. The purchase of the lift gasses and propulsion is additional, as are any options listed here. Other options may be found in the Arrowflight rulebook equipment section, pages 107-118.
Remember, use common sense and GM discretion.
Item |
Description |
Cost |
| Perpetual Flame Brazier |
Rising air from permanent fire brazier lifts vessel. Fire can be reduced, but not extinguished - and can ignite combustible materials (like the ship frame or gas bag). One brazier lifts 10'x10' frame, gas bag and two humanoid passengers up to 5,000 feet | 500g |
- |
To add lift capability to Perpetual Flame Brazier, each 10'x10' of frame, 2,000 feet altitude and 2 passengers - OR - 6 passengers and 2,000 feet altitude. | 250g |
- |
Vehicle uses no propulsion other than passive wind current. | 0 |
| Sail | Adjustable sail for speed and maneuverability. +1 SPD & MAN |
100g |
| Steam Engine | Dwarf-built steam engine drives large propeller. +2 SPD Counts as 4 passengers (including consumables) and must be continuously stoked. | 250g |
| Clockwork Engine | Gnome-built clockwork engine drives twin propellers. +2 SPD Counts as 2 passengers and must be wound every 2 hours | 450g |
| Lateral Vent | Apparatus controlled from cockpit vents gas from the gas bag, increasing lateral thrust. +1 MAN per vent, craft will decrease altitude every time a vent is used. | 100g |
| Control System | Either wheel or whipstaff drive connects to vehicle systems, giving extra control to craft maneuverability. +2 MAN | 925g |
| Armor Panel | Lightweight wicker and rawhide shields
protect the vehicle with AV3. If layered,
AV is doubled at the cost of -500 feet altitude. Price is per 10'x10' of frame. |
75g each |
| Armor Weave | Fabric reinforcement for gas bag, AV3. | 475g |
| Grapnel & Line | 100' nautical-grade line with metal grapnel | 150g |
| Safety Net | Raised in flight to keep passengers from falling and repel boarders. | 200g |
| Ram Prow | Lightweight wooden prow for ramming. (front), WR5 | 180g |
| Ram Spikes | Lightweight wooden spikes (4 per side) for protection. AV5 (side), WR3 | 100g |
Stats and Combat rules coming Soon!